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‘Suspicious’ men approach teens at Meijer.

October 23, 2017

‘Suspicious’ men approach teens at Meijer. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious situation” reported Saturday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Meijer store on US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Two females, ages 18 and 19, reported they were approached by two Hispanic men and asked questions related to…

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Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications.

October 23, 2017

Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications. LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County is now accepting 2018 Foundation Scholarship Program applications. The Community Foundation for Mason County awards over $50,000 in scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and current college students in new and renewed scholarships each year. The online application deadline is Feb. 15, 2018. Applications may be submitted electronically through the Community…

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3 taken to hospital after US 10-31 crash.

October 22, 2017

3 taken to hospital after US 10-31 crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Three people were taken to the hospital following a two vehicle crash on US 10-31 near Dennis Road Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. It involved a Chevrolet Sonoma pickup truck and a Ford Escape SUV. According to…

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Wildlife park annexation revisited due to ineligible village councilor.

October 20, 2017

Wildlife park annexation revisited due to ineligible village councilor. #CusterNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — On Monday, Oct. 16, the Custer village council re-voted on its decision to annex a portion of Custer Township into the village. The property is part of Marlins Wildlife Safari and the decision was finalized earlier this year by the village and the Mason…

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VanderWall co-sponsors legislation to change state budget completion date. 

October 20, 2017

VanderWall co-sponsors legislation to change state budget completion date.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) recently signed on as a co-sponsor of a resolution changing the deadline for completion of the state budget to July 1. VanderWall, the 101st House District representative, said House Joint Resolution X amends the Michigan Constitution by requiring the Legislature to present a balanced budget to…

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